One of the greatest singers of the Twentieth Century, Bing
was born Harry Lillis Crosby in Tacoma, Washington, on May
3, 1903.* In 1906, his family moved to Spokane. He received
his nickname during childhood when friends began calling
him after the lead character in the comic strip ''The
Bingville Bugle.''
In 1920, Bing entered Gonzaga College to study law. His
career choice changed after he bought a mail-order set of
drums and joined a local group called The Musicaladers,
managed by Al Rinker. When the group broke up in 1925, Bing
and Al headed to Los Angeles, where they joined the
vaudeville circuit. Their big break came one night in 1926
when orchestra leader Paul Whiteman heard them sing and
hired them.
Problems arose during a performance at the Paramount More...
I liked your review of Bing's career and achievements. There is just one thing that I would change however. The year that he won his Oscar. It was 1944 not 1948.
He played the role of Father O'Malley in "Going My Way" that year and subsequently took home his Oscar for best actor.
In 1948 he did reprise the role opposite Ingrid Bergman in " The Bells Of St. Marys", but alas no Oscar.
He was nominated again in 1954 for his role in "The Country Girl" but lost out to Marlon Brando in "On The Waterfront"
Thanks again,
Ang
When I first heard that I had to sing this song I was not to happy. I didnt wanna do it and I was bored. Somebody told me the story and I began to feel the song a bit more. The I lost my house to a fire, most people would be so upset but me I started singin the song, it gave me a little hope. Now our house is being re-built and we'll be moving back in next week.
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